Orthopedic device for treating drop foot and method for using the same
US11571319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0127
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopedic device is arranged as a lightweight ankle-foot orthosis providing dynamic support for drop foot or related disorders requiring dorsiflexion. The orthopedic device includes a main support adapted to secure about a lower leg, a strap assembly having a first portion coupling to the main support, and a second portion arranged to be drawn therefrom, and an anchor for receiving and attaching to the second portion of the strap assembly. The location of the anchor along a foot component enables increased medial-lateral control, and the arrangement of the strap assembly permits dorsiflexion during swing phase of a user's gait.
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